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T174 NCF

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,734 mi
Last recorded168,734 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT174 NCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 168,734 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 167,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 161,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

front cv boots deteriorated

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2018 155,910 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2017 148,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

fuel pump damp

Pass 28 Sep 2015 136,675 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 136,675 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 128,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 127,544 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 125,124 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 125,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 119,517 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 11,626 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 103,931 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 95,164 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 86,635 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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T174 NCF is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 110,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T174 NCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T174 NCF registered?

T174 NCF is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T174 NCF safe to buy?

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